In December 2025, events were held in the Kashima area for children of all ages, from kindergarteners to elementary school students in grades 1 to 6.
Many players participated in various events, including training camps and Christmas soccer classes!
Please see below for event details and photos from the day.
[Saturday, December 13th: Defense School in Kashima]
The "Defense School in Kashima" was held at the Kashima Antlers Clubhouse Futsal Court for elementary school students in grades 3 to 6.
The theme was "Winning the Ball!"
As the theme suggests, on this day, we focused solely on winning the ball from opponents!
To win the ball, we practiced approaches, body orientation, and footwork in practical forms such as 1-on-1 and 3-on-2 training.
Finally, a game was played, and many players bravely challenged themselves to "win the ball" from their opponents!
Thank you to everyone who participated!
[Saturday, December 20th - Sunday, December 21st: Training Camp in Kashima]
A 2-day, 1-night "Training Camp in Kashima" was held at the Kashima Antlers Clubhouse and Mikasayama Ryokan for elementary school students in grades 2 to 6!
At the training camp, training was conducted separately for field players and goalkeepers.
Field players in lower grades focused on "dribbling and feints," while those in upper grades focused on "dribbling breakthroughs." Goalkeepers focused on "basic techniques." Under the guidance of their respective coaches, a total of four training sessions were held to improve their skills.
In addition, after the first training session on the 21st, everyone public viewed the "Prince Takamado JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2025 Final," in which the Kashima Antlers Youth team participated.
As some players who came from the Antlers Soccer School were participating, the participating players were inspired!
Thanks to the support of the players, the Antlers Youth team achieved a magnificent victory. Influenced by this match, the players showed the highest concentration and a strong desire for improvement in the final practice on the 21st, more than on any other day of the two days!
Staying overnight allowed them to concentrate on soccer, and doing things for themselves led to independence. It was a two-day period where they experienced various kinds of growth!
We will continue to hold overnight events and training camps in 2026, so we look forward to your participation!
Thank you to everyone who participated!
[Wednesday, December 24th: AEON x J.LEAGUE Presents Christmas Soccer Class in Namegata]
The "AEON x J.LEAGUE Presents Christmas Soccer Class in Namegata" was held at the Namegata City Aso Athletic Plaza Gymnasium. (Organized by Kashima Antlers, Sponsored by AEON Retail Co., Ltd. and J.LEAGUE)
Approximately 70 children gathered on the day and enjoyed the Christmas soccer class, divided into two groups: "Kindergarteners/Elementary Grades 1-2" and "Elementary Grades 3-6"!
Before the soccer class, a Christmas raffle was held, and luxurious prizes, including autographed Shikishi from Kashima Antlers players, were given away!
During the soccer class, participants enjoyed various training exercises such as dribbling practice and 1-on-1, as well as games!
Despite the unfortunate rain on the day, many people participated, and we were able to hold the soccer class in a very positive atmosphere on Christmas Eve!
Thank you to everyone who participated!
